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Beach2Battleship events to affect traffic Saturday

Published: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 11:38 p.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 11:38 p.m.

Saturday's Beach2Battleship triathlons will make for a few tight roads throughout the day with cyclists and runners completing their races.

The Wrightsville Beach bridges will have significant race and fan traffic until 10:30 a.m. as racers leave the beach from the swim portion through Banks Channel and the transition area at Wrightsville Beach Park.

From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Isabel Holmes Bridge and U.S. 421 southbound from Interstate 140 could face heavy congestion. Traffic delays are likely. Cars traveling to and from Wilmington and Brunswick County are encouraged to stay on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.

In downtown Wilmington, Water Street from Grace to Dock streets will be closed from noon Friday through 2 a.m. Sunday.

In addition, The California Roots music festival will add to the congestion. About 5,000 fans are expected to pack into Battleship Park for the all-day event, which starts at 11 a.m. Shuttles from Independence Mall and a ride-sharing program might minimize some of the impact.

<p>Saturday's Beach2Battleship triathlons will make for a few tight roads throughout the day with cyclists and runners completing their races.</p><p>The Wrightsville Beach bridges will have significant race and fan traffic until 10:30 a.m. as racers leave the beach from the swim portion through Banks Channel and the transition area at Wrightsville Beach Park.</p><p>From 7:30 to 10 a.m., expect delays on northbound Market Street and Porters Neck Road as cyclists enter Interstate 140. Altogether, cyclists are expected on Market Street until noon.</p><p>From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Isabel Holmes Bridge and U.S. 421 southbound from Interstate 140 could face heavy congestion. Traffic delays are likely. Cars traveling to and from Wilmington and Brunswick County are encouraged to stay on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.</p><p>In downtown Wilmington, Water Street from Grace to Dock streets will be closed from noon Friday through 2 a.m. Sunday.</p><p>In addition, The California Roots music festival will add to the congestion. About 5,000 fans are expected to pack into Battleship Park for the all-day event, which starts at 11 a.m. Shuttles from <a href="http://www.starnewsonline.com/section/topic9966"><b>Independence Mall</b></a> and a ride-sharing program might minimize some of the impact. </p><p><i></p><p>- From staff reports</i></p>